Ineligible households include but are not limited to:

1. Households without a minor child or an individual in the last trimester of pregnancy.
2. Households that cannot show that they will be able to handle the on-going expenses related to the request (ex: pay next month's bill).
3. Households whose request does not eliminate the immediate problem.
4. Households with a member who is under sanction on OWF and/or Food Stamps. Compliance must be met and sanction period served.
5. Households who do not use their own resources to help meet their need.
6. Households with a member who has received PRC in Guernsey County or any another county are held to time limits of the Guernsey County PRC Plan.
7. Households that falsify a PRC application or fail to cooperate with any service plan connected to their PRC Assistance. Falsified applications will disqualify all household members from the PRC program for 12 months. Applicant is responsible for all information provided for the application.
8. Households with a member who has quit a job without “good cause,” as defined by GCJFS, within 60 days prior to the date of the PRC Application.
9. Households with a member that fraudulently received assistance under OWF and/or PRC programs until repayment occurs.
10. Households with a member having any outstanding intentional program violation (IPV) overpayment balance or who are serving a disqualification from an IPV.
11. Households with a member who is ineligible for programs due to deliberate non-compliance with terms of his/her assistance. An example of this may be an individual who signs-off of OWF assistance because they do nto wish to participate in work activities.
12. Individuals who are not citizens of the United States or qualified alien.
13. Households with a member who is a fugitive felons and/or probation and parole violator.

Automobile Repair for employed individuals. Up to $500.00 maximum in a 24 month period. 
1. 3 vehicle written estimates must be received;
2. Must select from county W9 list;
3. Work must be warranted for 30 days;
4. Applicant must be working at least 20 hours a week or actively participating in a required work activity through OhioMeansJobs Guernsey County/Job & Family Services;
5. Repair must not exceed Bluebook value of vehicle;
6. Current motor vehicle insurance/proof of liability insurance, and current and valid driver’s license must be provided by applicant;
7. Verification of employment may be requested.
This category is for households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and is for employment purposes. Services can only be used once in a twenty-four month period (2 years) and count toward all household members.
 

Public Transportation within county for Employed Individuals. Maximum of 3 weeks for temporary transportation issues. Individuals with bona-fide offer of employment and verified start date are considered employed. Employment must be for at least 25 hours per week, outside of the home, and not considered self-employment. (Only available if contract with public transportation provider is in place).

Work Related Expenses, such as required clothing/uniforms and/or tools/equipment can be purchased for individuals who have obtained a job within 30 days prior to the date of signing the application, have not received their 1^st pay from the current employer, and have not had any employment related income (including short/long-term disability from employer, not unemployment) in the 30 days prior to the date of signing the application. These are nonrecurring items and cannot be purchased again (i.e. if a tool wears out, it cannot be purchased through PRC again). This category is for households at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Work Related Expenses can only be paid once in a twenty-four month period (2 years) and count toward all household members.

Print Work Related Expenses Verifications and bring all documents to the Guernsey County Department of Job and Family Services. All verifications must be reflective of your household situation at the time application is completed.